How to Preserve Evidence After a Head-On Collision

Evidence from a head-on collision can disappear quickly. Vehicles are repaired or totaled, road marks fade, and witnesses' memories blur. Taking immediate steps to preserve evidence protects your right to compensation.

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Evidence to Preserve Immediately

Time is critical for evidence preservation. Some evidence exists only briefly after a head-on collision. Prioritize documenting and preserving:

✓Photos and videos of the accident scene
✓Photos of all vehicle damage (all angles)
✓Photos of visible injuries
✓Contact information for all witnesses
✓Your vehicle (don't repair immediately)
✓Clothing worn during the accident
✓Dashcam footage (download immediately)
✓Your written account of what happened

Evidence Your Attorney Will Gather

Your attorney takes additional steps to preserve crucial evidence. We can send "spoliation letters" to the other driver and their insurance company, requiring them to preserve evidence. We subpoena cell phone records, surveillance footage, and vehicle data.

Professional preservation of evidence is important because insurance companies may destroy or lose evidence that hurts their case. Legal preservation demands create accountability.

✓Spoliation letters requiring evidence preservation
✓Subpoenas for cell phone records
✓Requests for surveillance camera footage
✓Vehicle "black box" data download
✓Medical records collection
✓Accident reconstruction expert inspection
✓Police body camera/dashcam footage

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I repair my vehicle before settling my claim?▼

Get photos of all damage first. Your attorney may want an expert to inspect the vehicle. Keep repair estimates and invoices. Some people wait to repair until understanding the full claim value.

What if I didn't take photos at the accident scene?▼

Other sources may have photos: police photos, the other driver, witnesses, or nearby surveillance cameras. Your attorney can investigate and gather available evidence.

How do I preserve dashcam footage?▼

Download immediately to a computer and cloud storage. Most dashcams overwrite old footage on a loop. Label the files clearly with the date and your information.

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